Esko Aaltonen

Finnish historian, sociologist, journalist and professor (1893–1966)
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Esko Aaltonen

Summary

Esko Aaltonen is a human[1]. Born in Forssa[2], he… he was born on March 9, 1893[3]. He passed away in Helsinki[4]. He died on March 24, 1966[5]. He worked as a journalist[6], university teacher[7], sociologist[8], and historian[9].

Key Facts

  • Esko Aaltonen was born in Forssa[2].
  • Esko Aaltonen died in Helsinki[4].
  • Esko Aaltonen was born on March 9, 1893[3].
  • Esko Aaltonen died on March 24, 1966[5].
  • A child of Esko Aaltonen was Matti Aaltonen[10].
  • A child of Esko Aaltonen was Jouko Aaltonen[11].
  • Esko Aaltonen held citizenship in Finland[12].
  • Esko Aaltonen worked as a journalist[6].
  • Esko Aaltonen's professions included university teacher[7].
  • Esko Aaltonen's professions included sociologist[8].
  • Esko Aaltonen worked as a historian[9].
  • Esko Aaltonen held the position of professor[13].
  • Esko Aaltonen held the position of chief executive officer[14].
  • Esko Aaltonen held the position of editor-in-chief[15].
  • Esko Aaltonen was employed by University of Turku[16].
  • Esko Aaltonen was educated at University of Helsinki[17].
  • Esko Aaltonen received the Commander of the Order of the Lion of Finland[18].
  • Esko Aaltonen received the Knight First Class of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[19].
  • Esko Aaltonen is recorded as male[20].
  • Esko Aaltonen's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Esko Aaltonen's Commons category is recorded as Esko Aaltonen[22].
  • Esko Aaltonen earned the academic degree of Bachelor of Philosophy[23].
  • Esko Aaltonen earned the academic degree of doctorate[24].
  • Esko Aaltonen's family name is recorded as Aaltonen[25].
  • Esko Aaltonen's given name is recorded as Esko[26].

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Origins and Family

Born in Forssa[2], Esko Aaltonen… he was born on March 9, 1893[3].

Education

Esko Aaltonen's education included a stint at University of Helsinki[17]. Academic degrees include Bachelor of Philosophy[23] and doctorate[24].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include journalist[6], university teacher[7], sociologist[8], and historian[9]. Esko Aaltonen was employed by University of Turku[16]. Positions held include professor[13], a title of authority[27]; chief executive officer[14], a corporate title[28]; and editor-in-chief[15], a position[29].

Recognition

Awards received include Commander of the Order of the Lion of Finland[18], a grade of an order[30], in Finland[31], founded in 1942[32] and Knight First Class of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[19], a grade of an order[33], in Finland[34], founded in 1919[35].

Personal Life

Children include Matti Aaltonen[10], a journalist[36], 1926–2007[37], of Finland[38] and Jouko Aaltonen[11], a film director[39], b. 1956[40], of Finland[41], awarded the Finnish State Prize for Cinema[42].

Death and Burial

Esko Aaltonen died on March 24, 1966[5]. He died in Helsinki[4].

FAQs

Where was Esko Aaltonen born?

Esko Aaltonen's place of birth was Forssa[2].

Where did Esko Aaltonen die?

Esko Aaltonen died in Helsinki[4].

What did Esko Aaltonen do for work?

Esko Aaltonen worked as journalist[6], university teacher[7], sociologist[8], and historian[9].

Where did Esko Aaltonen go to school?

Esko Aaltonen was educated at University of Helsinki[17].

What awards did Esko Aaltonen receive?

Honors received include Commander of the Order of the Lion of Finland[18] and Knight First Class of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[19].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [20] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [21] . BiographySampo. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
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  10. [11] . wikidata.org.
  11. [17] . wikidata.org.
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  14. [8] . wikidata.org.
  15. [9] . wikidata.org.
  16. [16] . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . The National Biography of Finland. wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . The National Biography of Finland. wikidata.org.
  19. [22] . wikidata.org.
  20. [23] . wikidata.org.
  21. [24] . wikidata.org.
  22. [3] . BnF authorities. wikidata.org.
  23. [5] . BnF authorities. wikidata.org.
  24. [25] . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

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